Visit one of the most crucial places for the struggle against racial segregation and learn about the history of the civil rights movement at International Civil Rights Center & Museum. The museum's historic building once housed the Woolworth store where the famous Greensboro sit-ins took place in 1960. The protest initiated by four black students quickly gained nationwide support and sparked a series of similar acts that ultimately led to a major triumph in the battle for equality. See the authentic lunch counter where the sit-ins happened, watch reenactments, explore the multimedia collection, and browse the collection of artifacts. You'll learn not only about events in Greensboro, but the whole history of segregation and the fight to end it. Both self-guided and docent-led tours of the museum are available. Discover how to plan a Greensboro trip in just a few steps with Klarna Trips's itinerary builder.
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I absolutely loved my tour and my tour guide Angela Joyner. She was very knowledgeable about the history of Greensboro and the A&T four who revitalized the civil rights movement. I have not stopped...
I absolutely loved my tour and my tour guide Angela Joyner. She was very knowledgeable about the history of Greensboro and the A&T four who revitalized the civil rights movement. I have not stopped... more »
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This is a great history lesson, even for those of us who witnessed many of these events. Highly recommended for all over the age of 10. The film introducing the galleries is excellent. The...
This is a great history lesson, even for those of us who witnessed many of these events. Highly recommended for all over the age of 10. The film introducing the galleries is excellent. The... more »
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My wife and I visited this museum on March 16, 2023. It’s a must-see. It’s located in the former Woolworth’s store that was the site of lunch counter sit-ins by students in 1960. Seeing the actual...
My wife and I visited this museum on March 16, 2023. It’s a must-see. It’s located in the former Woolworth’s store that was the site of lunch counter sit-ins by students in 1960. Seeing the actual... more »
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I wish photography was allowed, but I fully respect why it is not. This was a powerful trip. The tour guide we had was amazing. While many parts were not captioned, the staff worked with me to provide access to my deaf peers. The counter is an amazing experience, as is the entire tour. Go when you can. I am sad to see how few white folks were there to absorb and learn. We must learn from our past and that includes learning from our painful truths.
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Wow. Such a powerful place with an incredibly important story to tell. Jeanne was our tour guide and she was fantastic! The subject matter is difficult, especially the hall of shame, but it’s a story that needs to be told. I’m so glad I went and visited this historic place.
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Museum was awesome! Guided tour was approx 2 hrs. Only allowed to take pics of outside, lobby and gift shop. So much history. Recommend!
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This was a good guided tour, Gene, was our guide and she was absolutely amazing!!! She has great knowledge and a fantastic way of sharing. The tour was around one and a half hours long. Definitely visit if you get a chance and ask for Gene as your guide.
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Very impressive. Definitely worth a visit. They have guided and self- guided tours. Both very informative. Very well organized. We respected their instructions & only took photo of the lobby area.
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